Off the Beaten Track offers a selection of gorgeous handpicked rural properties, perfect for a special escape and the best bit is, you won’t find any of them on a main road in New Zealand. Our places are unique, private and secluded and provide unforgettable memories from the moment you leave your house and come to one of ours.
The best holidays and experiences really are Off the Beaten Track!

Michele Connell
Founder
Off the Beaten Track
(Kiwi dairy farmer proudly supporting other kiwis)
 
SPECIALS
Everyone likes a special, and we have some great deals to get Off the Beaten Track! Browse our collection
below of great incentives to treat yourself. Keep checking in as these are updated regularly.


BOOK 4 PAY 3
Stunning Historic Retreat
Stunning Historic Re...
VILLA | HISTORIC HOMESTEAD | F...
Rangiwahia, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 10 • From $100 per night
BOOK 4 PAY 3
Rustic Country Haven
Rustic Country Haven
COTTAGE | COUNTRY WALKS | RURA...
Rangiwahia, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 7 • From $120 per night
STAY 2 SAVE 10%
Riverview Treehouse
Riverview Treehouse
LODGE | DIGITAL DETOX | HIKING...
Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $330 per night
STAY 2 SAVE 10%
Breathtaking River Retreat
Breathtaking River R...
CABIN | ROMANCE | STUNNING VIE...
Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $360 per night
STAY 2, SAVE 30%
Pigeon Place Hut
Pigeon Place Hut
LUXURY | RURAL VIEWS | SOLITUD...
Coopers Creek, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 2 • From $375 per night
STAY 3, SAVE $50
Unwind in Comfort
Unwind in Comfort
HUT | UNPLUG | AUTHENTIC FARM ...
Weston, Oamaru
Sleeps up to 2 • From $170 per night
FREE FARM TOUR
Waitomo Riverside Cabin
Waitomo Riverside Ca...
GUEST HOUSE | RIVERSIDE | ROMA...
Piopio, Waikato
Sleeps up to 5 • From $365 per night
SWEET AS FOR THE FAMILY
Escape with the family for some quality time making great forever memories. Connect the kids with the outdoors
and fun things to do that will get them offline, off the grid and off the couch


Cottage at Nibble Nook
Cottage at Nibble No...
COTTAGE | TWIN OUTDOOR BATHS |...
Tapapa, Waikato
Sleeps up to 4 • From $210 per night
Wilderness Lodge
Wilderness Lodge
PRIVATE ROOM | NATIVE FOREST |...
Whirinaki, Northland
Sleeps up to 16 • From $45 per night
Beachfront Bliss - Sunset Room
Beachfront Bliss - S...
BED AND BREAKFAST | BOUTIQUE |...
Nine Mile, West Coast
Sleeps up to 2 • From $405 per night
STAY 2 SAVE 10%
Riverview Treehouse
Riverview Treehouse
LODGE | DIGITAL DETOX | HIKING...
Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $330 per night
House With No Nails - Whole House
House With No Nails ...
LUXURY | PERFECT FOR GROUPS
Matamata, Waikato
Sleeps up to 16 • From $1,000 per night
A Rural Retreat
A Rural Retreat
COTTAGE | STAR GAZING | SOLITU...
Tuai, Hawke's Bay
Sleeps up to 4 • From $180 per night
Hilltop Ocean and Valley Views
Hilltop Ocean and Va...
COTTAGE | HISTORIC SITE | WALK...
Papatowai, Otago
Sleeps up to 4 • From $260 per night
Birdsong Escape
Birdsong Escape
PRIVATE ROOM | SPECTACULAR VIE...
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 per night
ROMANTIC RETREATS
Whether you want to mark a special occasion or simply find that perfect escape combining privacy, serenity
and a little bit of luxury to share with the one you love.


House With No Nails - Middle Room
House With No Nails ...
LUXURY | PERFECT FOR GROUPS
Matamata, Waikato
From $150 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Secluded Cabin Escape
Secluded Cabin Escap...
LUXURY | LUXURY LISTING | SPA ...
Mangatarata, Waikato
From $690 per night
Sleeps up to 4
Unique Carriage Stay
Unique Carriage Stay
BED AND BREAKFAST | UNIQUE ACC...
Hapuku, Canterbury
From $300 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Harmony Hut
Harmony Hut
HUT | DIGITAL DETOX | NATURE W...
Toatoa, Bay of Plenty
From $120 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Magnificent Waterfront Retreat
Magnificent Waterfro...
LODGE | PERFECT FOR GROUPS | R...
Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty
From $2,500 per night
Sleeps up to 13
Romantic Room & Spa Package
Romantic Room & Spa ...
LODGE | RAFTING | HORSE TREK |...
Pukeokahu, Manawatu-Whanganui
From $430 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Water Garden Hideaway
Water Garden Hideawa...
HUT | GLOWWORM ADVENTURE | BIR...
Ohauiti, Bay of Plenty
From $238 per night
Sleeps up to 2
Breathtaking Lodge (12 guests)
Breathtaking Lodge (...
LUXURY | LUXURY | FARM TOUR | ...
Karapiro, Waikato
From $1,200 per night
Sleeps up to 12
GET OFF THE GRID
Leave the world behind! Unplug, disconnect, leave the devices at home and take the opportunity to connect
with nature somewhere in the middle of New Zealand nowhere.


Table Hill Hut
Table Hill Hut
CABIN | RELAX IN LUXURY | SCEN...
Owaka, Otago
Sleeps up to 4 • From $380 per night
Mountain View Off-Grid Hut
Mountain View Off-Gr...
HUT | OFF-GRID | BEAUTIFUL VIE...
Charleston, West Coast
Sleeps up to 2 • From $135 per night
Heart of the South Retreat
Heart of the South R...
COTTAGE | STUNNING VIEWS | SCE...
Ashburton Lakes, Canterbury
Sleeps up to 6 • From $350 per night
Te Awa Glamping
Te Awa Glamping
LUXURY | LUXURY GLAMPING | HAM...
Taumarunui, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 4 • From $480 per night
Adventurous Family Getaway
Adventurous Family G...
HUT | FAMILY FRIENDLY | ADVENT...
Nelson, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $140 per night
FREE FARM TOUR
Waitomo Riverside Cabin
Waitomo Riverside Ca...
GUEST HOUSE | RIVERSIDE | ROMA...
Piopio, Waikato
Sleeps up to 5 • From $365 per night
Wilderness Hut
Wilderness Hut
GLAMPING | COUPLES | OFF THE G...
Erua, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 2 • From $200 per night
BOOK 4 PAY 3
Stunning Historic Retreat
Stunning Historic Re...
VILLA | HISTORIC HOMESTEAD | F...
Rangiwahia, Manawatu-Whanganui
Sleeps up to 10 • From $100 per night
FURRY FRIENDS WELCOME
Getaways are not the same when you have to leave someone special at home. These properties have lots of space
to get outdoors and welcome all members of your family, including the furry ones.


Birdsong Escape
Birdsong Escape
PRIVATE ROOM | SPECTACULAR VIE...
Marlborough, New Zealand
Sleeps up to 4 • From $250 per night
Historic Schoolhouse Cottage
Historic Schoolhouse...
FARMSTAY | VIEWS | UNIQUE ACCO...
Fuchsia Creek, Otago
Sleeps up to 4 • From $120 per night
Rural Valley Retreat
Rural Valley Retreat
CABIN | PERFECT FOR GROUPS | F...
Pouawa, Gisborne
Sleeps up to 10 • From $150 per night
Rural Luxury B&B - Kiwi Cabin
Rural Luxury B&B - K...
TINY HOUSE | PET FRIENDLY | UN...
Bombay, Auckland
Sleeps up to 4 • From $199 per night
Mist in the Valleys [Camp & Sleeper Car Sites]
Mist in the Valleys ...
CAMPING | NATIVE FOREST | BEAC...
Whirinaki, Northland
Sleeps up to 11 • From $25 per night
Cosy Kumara Villa
Cosy Kumara Villa
VILLA | STAR GAZING | BIRD LIF...
Kumara, West Coast
Sleeps up to 8 • From $333 per night
The Beach Cottage
The Beach Cottage
COTTAGE | DIRECT BEACH ACCESS ...
Matira, Waikato
Sleeps up to 11 • From $175 per night
A Rural Retreat
A Rural Retreat
COTTAGE | STAR GAZING | SOLITU...
Tuai, Hawke's Bay
Sleeps up to 4 • From $180 per night
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Our recent reviews

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    This is the best place we’ve stayed in New Zealand. Right from the friendly greeting of our hosts to the excellent and well thought out accommodation....

    - Jacqui



    Rewa Hut
    Okoki, Taranaki
    HUT | NATIVE BUSH | COUPLES | OUTDOOR BATH
     
  •  
    Luxury Historic Cottage was absolutely wonderful. Every detail was thought of and Annie & Alistair went out of their way to ensure our stay was a mem...

    - Michele



    Luxury Historic Cottage
    Coldstream, Canterbury
    LUXURY | FISHING | FARM TOURS
     
  •  
    Taieri Bank Stone Cottage is perfectly located a short distance from Middlemarch. Anna had the heaters on and the cottage was lovely and warm on our ...

    - John



    Boutique Stone Cottage Near Rail Trail
    Middlemarch, Otago
    COTTAGE | CYCLING TRACKS | FARM TOUR
     
  •  
    Superb location, beautiful scenery in quintessential NZ back country with everything you need for a relaxing stay. The beds comfy and warm, the hosts ...

    - Tim



    Breathtaking River Retreat
    Taoroa Junction, Manawatu-Whanganui
    CABIN | ROMANCE | STUNNING VIEWS
     

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